The Newark police are trying to find one or more suspects involved in a non-fatal shooting Monday night in the East Ward.Star-Ledger file photo

NEWARK — A man was shot Monday night in the city’s East Ward, and police are still searching for the attacker.

The victim was shot in the area of Brunswick and Thomas streets around 11 p.m., said Sgt. Ronald Glover.

When police officers arrived at the scene, they were told by those there that the victim had been transported by private car to University Hospital, the sergeant said.

The victim was struck by a single shot in the arm, and was listed in stable condition this morning, Glover said.

Sheilah Coley, the city’s police director, said Major Crimes detectives are in the process of identifying the suspect or suspects involved in the attack. Anyone with information is asked to contact the city’s 24-hour Crime Stoppers tips line at (877) NWK-TIPS.